Thorough: meaning, definitions and examples

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thorough

 

[ หˆฮธสŒrษ™ ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

in depth

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

Synonyms

complete, comprehensive, detailed, meticulous, rigorous

Examples of usage

  • She conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.
  • He is known for his thorough understanding of the subject.
  • The company conducted a thorough review of their policies and procedures.
Context #2 | Adverb

completely

Extremely or very much; to the highest degree.

Synonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, totally

Examples of usage

  • She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived.
  • He thoroughly enjoyed his vacation in the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "thorough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minucioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grรผndlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyeluruh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั‚ะตะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokล‚adny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพนๅบ•็š„ใช (tetteiteki na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minutieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minucioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ ์ €ํ•œ (cheoljeohan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏkladnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดkladnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝปๅบ•็š„ (chรจdว de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temeljit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญtarlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑา›ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™traflฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minucioso

Etymology

The word 'thorough' originated from the Old English word 'thurog', meaning 'attentive, earnest, zealous'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language, reflecting a sense of completeness and attention to detail.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,714, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.